Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Roman through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Roman through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0171) Origin: Middle East Circa: 100 AD to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Glass   « Less

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Roman through the Byzantine periods.The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads dating from the Roman through the Byzantine periods.The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0174) Origin: Middle East Circa: 100 AD to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman-Byzantine Medium: Glass   « Less

The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the  More »

The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0182) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 1900 BC to 300 AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Carnelian, Garnet   « Less

Necklace composed of antique agate, rock crystal, and faience beads from the Middle Bronze Age through the Roman periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization  More »

Necklace composed of antique agate, rock crystal, and faience beads from the Middle Bronze Age through the Roman periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0189) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 2100 BC to 900 BC Collection: Jewelry Medium: Agate, Faience   « Less

Necklace composed of antique glass beads from the Roman through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads from the Roman through the Byzantine periods. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0191) Origin: Middle East Circa: 100 AD to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman-Byzantine Medium: Glass   « Less

Necklace composed of antique glass beads from the Roman through the Byzantine periods.The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is  More »

Necklace composed of antique glass beads from the Roman through the Byzantine periods.The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0197) Origin: Middle East Circa: 100 AD to 600 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Roman-Byzantine Medium: Glass   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and agate beads from the Early Bronze Age. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and agate beads from the Early Bronze Age. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0276) Origin: Northern Syria Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Early Bronze Age Medium: Carnelian, Agate   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and rock crystal beads dating from the early Bronze Age. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian and rock crystal beads dating from the early Bronze Age. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0307) Origin: Syria Circa: 3300 BC to 2300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Early Bronze Age Medium: Carnelian, Crystal   « Less

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, brown quartz, and faience beads dating from the early through the late Bronze Ages. The love of ornament is as old as civilization  More »

Necklace composed of antique carnelian, brown quartz, and faience beads dating from the early through the late Bronze Ages. The love of ornament is as old as civilization itself. By wearing jewelry that is unusual or unique, we define ourselves as individuals and set ourselves apart from the crowd. Throughout antiquity, in every great culture, beads were formed from colored gems, glass, ceramic, shell, bone and metal in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they were worn for their magical or curative powers, at other times simply for their beauty. They were worn by people, highborn and low, the citizen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Judea, Greece, Rome and Byzantium. Frequently these jewels, so prized in life, were buried with their owners to adorn them through eternity. When we wear them today, we add another chapter to their long and fascinating history. - (SB.0312) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 3300 BC to 1300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Bronze Age Medium: Carnelian, Quartz   « Less

Amber, the fossilized resin of extinct trees, is one of the oldest gems known to man. Amulets made from it have been found in tombs dating from the Stone Age. Of rich color,  More »

Amber, the fossilized resin of extinct trees, is one of the oldest gems known to man. Amulets made from it have been found in tombs dating from the Stone Age. Of rich color, its electrical properties made it magic to primitive man and this fascination has continued to the present day. Widespread trade in amber began over 9,000 years ago, when it traveled from the Baltic region to the palaces and cities of the ancient Mediterranean, such as Knossos and Mycenae. It was believed in Antiquity-- as now-- that amber could cure numerous ailments and avert evil or prevent witchcraft. Ancient myths ascribed its origins to the rays of the setting sun, cooled in the ocean; to the tears of rare birds; or to the urine of the lynx. Homer makes mention of amber in the Odyssey. In prehistoric times, the resin oozing from trees sometimes encased insects and other specimens of natural life. These inclusions are highly prized today. Amber varies in color from pale yellow, to rich honey brown, to deep orange to red. Soothing to the touch as well as to the eye, it is still one of the most popular gems after the passage of millennia. - (SB.0332) Origin: Eastern Mediterranean Circa: 3300 BC to 300 AD Catalogue: V1 Collection: Jewelry Medium: Amber   « Less